Purdue university is an equal opportunityequal access institution. F072 issue 1 introduction to glass, brittle plastic and ceramic materials control 22014 page 1 of 6 there are a number of risk assessment techniques that can be used within food sites and the standard is not prescriptive as which should. How innovation in glass manufacturing is turning green. Share haccp food safety decision guide for the brewing industry. Our main principle is to reduce the use of glass, hard plastic in our production and.
Customer inspections are a regular practice for food processing plants and will occur at any time. Comprehensive industry analysis food processing industry. List of laws applicable to the food processing industry 7. To specify what the arrangements are for ensuring food safety. The following list may be used as a guide for food packaging manufacturers and auditors of food packaging manufacturers for potential food safety risks that may be associated with the various types of packaging materials. The requirement is effective in the school year beginning july 1, 2005. Winnebago county comprehensive industry analysis food processing industry 1 about the winnebago county initiative the comprehensive industry analysis for the food processing industry in winnebago county was commissioned by the county of winnebago to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of the countys business climate for the food processing industry. Good manufacturing practices gmp policy manual equipment wood the use of wood in all handling and processing areas is expressly forbidden for all food contact surfaces. Get food safety and haccp compliance templates to help your food business achieve haccp certification, business improvement and legal compliance. Food manufacturing doors food industry doors dortek. Jewellery policy introduction serious injuries have occurred as a result of personnel wearing jewellery at work. How do food processors treat their foreign material control programs. Glass inclusion this guidance represents the food and drug administration s fdas current thinking on this topic. Food safety, quality and compliance management software.
Only essential glass and brittle plastic shall be present in the facility. Glass policy international food safety and quality network. Funded in part by a usda specialty crops block grant from the indiana state department of agriculture. Hard plastic is used widely in food production equipment and. The almond boards food quality and safety committee constantly examine quality and safety issues. How innovation in glass manufacturing is turning green even greener. How to prevent and manage glass contamination haccp mentor. Food and nutrition service, through an agreement with the national food service management institute at the university of mississippi. Food safety and haccp compliance templates haccp mentor. Glass should be eliminated in all production areas wherever this is possible. This industry guide is designed to assist employers in general industry in developing a comprehensive safety and health program with best practices to be tailored to your own operation. Wash all affected areas thoroughly with water or with a damp wipeall.
Products and characteristics of wastewater the characteristics and volume of wastewater discharged from food processing factories vary with the products and production procedures. Example sop for metal, wood and glass procedure documentation. The gmp policy of hamburger containerboard is based on. Area must be checked by foreman or supervisor before resuming work in the area.
Following policy using the proper equipment aids in the safety of all involved with broken glass. Fda good manufacturing practices checklist for human food. Wood policy foreign body prevention international food. Requirement procedure verification corrective action 1. Wash hands properly, frequently, and at the appropriate times. No glass or ceramic items shall be transported through production areas. Foreign body contamination prevention management page. Example sop for metal, wood and glass procedure posted in documentation.
Policy statement as part of new britain oils ongoing programme to assure product quality and. Decades of hard work come together in creating a food safety management software platform that is unique within the entire industry. Hard plastic is used widely in food production equipment and machinery and can be subject to damage, wear and tear. Guide to protecting and defending food and drink from. Woodwood pallets used in food handlingcontact areas shall be dedicated for that purpose only.
Hazard analysis and riskbased preventive controls for human. Glass policy glass no glass equipment, utensils, containers or test tubes are permitted in coolrooms, handling areas or processing areas. Remove or protect all food, ingredients, processing aids or packaging. The designated employee completes glass log weekly. Hazard analysis and risk based preventive controls for human food. When glass breaks, the proper handling procedures, generally described in a safety policy, ensure the safe disposal of the material without risk of injury. We recognise that our staff play an integral part in the production of safe, clean food and undertake. The aim of broad oak farm sausage company limited is to meet its obligation to provide the highest level of food safety and quality available for all its products, ensuring that all current uk and eu legislation is met through the operating procedures and systems in place. We have been at the forefront of hygiene in this sector since 1968 and through innovation, we strive to stay there.
It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and. Contractors quality assurance and quality control manual qaqc manual, the project plans, specifications and contract documents. Any unwanted glass near the machinery in the form of lighting or any other form should be removed. To eliminate glass and brittle materials from production areas reduce the possibility of broken glass or brittle materials entering the product and packaging after a breakage. This same procedure is followed with other contamination. Food safety and hygiene policy v4 8 sweets and chocolates these foods must be date coded when opened, have a use by date and bear the patients name and be stored according to this policy. Glass inclusion can occur whenever processing involves the use of glass containers. Government initiatives for the food processing sector 5. No glass or ceramic items shall be transported through production. Health hazards foreign material is defined as foreign bodies that may cause illness or injury to the consumer, or are perceived by the con sumer to be alien to the food.
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure appropriate risk assessments, preventative measures and controls are in place to prevent foreign body contaminants entering products. Food safety program shall include knowledge of glass brittle plastic policy and. Cygnus report, india food processing sector, 2005 37. The following procedures shall be adhered to by all company personnel to prevent possible food safety hazards. Contaminant management systems within the confectionery industry. This procedure applies to all glass and hard plastic used on site, including lights and windows. In the event of any glass breakage within the production, storage, or other areas, the. Specific control over glass and glass like material, metal and plastic is. At the end of this guidebook, the glossary explains the meaning of common terms to help you become familiar with them as they are used in the guidebook and cd and the food industry.
Apr 05, 2016 glass contamination that isnt from the foods own container glassinglass contamination is usually the result of something like a broken light bulb, shattered window or skylight, fractured thermometer, or a similar piece of equipment. The food industry sees the safety of its products as its main concern. Good handling practices ghp food safety checklist postharvest operations. Contains nonbinding recommendations draftnot for implementation. Remove large pieces of glass or brittle plastic by hand and place in the garbage bin. Glass and hard plastic present particular difficulties given their nature and prevalence in food oper ations. The control of glass is essential to maintaining food safety and integrity. Recent trends and changes in working conditions and employment relations.
How to find food industry employment opportunities how to. Potential food safety risks with packaging materials. To remove or ameliorate the hazard of broken glass and ensure the risk to consumer health as a result of glass breakage is as low as is practicably possible given the nature of the structure. Harvest containers are only used for harvesting crops.
Risk assessment of other type of ways that personnel can contaminate food, food contact surface, or food packaging materials within the production facility. No glass bulb tube to be placed near any machinery. To provide post with a policy statement regarding food safety. The food safety program must be based on haccp principles as outlined in the guidance. Scheme for export promotion and market development. Avoid wearing artificial fingernails and fingernail polish. All records of the glass brittle plastic control program and activities including. Food safety systems prerequisite programs and validation prepared by robert culler, culler consulting, llc. Government policies for food industries authorstream. Glass shattering is not always 100% avoidable either. Indias food industry on the path of high growth by aroonim bhuyan.
The coalition is comprised of over 60 food industry companies and trade associations. Other serious injuries have also occurred from less obvious events like catching rings while climbing ladders. As discussed in chapter 2 of this guidance, when conducting your. An introduction to glass, brittle plastic and ceramic.
Full control at all times safefood 360 makes it easy for you to get full control over food safety, quality and compliance management in your food business. Part 3 examples of food processing wastewater treatment. Visiting contractors will be made aware of the glass policy. Dorteks foundation stems from the need to produce hygienic doors for the food processing industry. We encourage you to customize the information in this industry guide as necessary to accomplish this goal. During the preparation and processing of food products there are many aspects to assure that the item. Hygiene and sanitation policy for employees report to work in good health, clean, and dressed in clean attire.
Representing leaders from throughout the food industry. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the u. Overview of other laws applicable to the industry 9. Director, risk assessment and analytics staff office of public health science, food safety and inspection service, usda apec fscf ptin workshop on improved food inspection capacity building based on risk analysis seoul, korea may 21, 2014 1. Glass glass items are strictly prohibited in production areas except for properly registered lab equipment. Wash hands thoroughly prior to putting on gloves and when gloves are changed. International labour office sectoral policies dept. Annual report 200809 of ministry of food processing industries, india present status of food industries in india.
Master brewers association of the americas brewing resources food safety haccp haccp supporting documents. Are they deemed food safety or food quality programs. Gloves or utensils will be used for handling all readytoeat foods and when there are cuts, sores, burns, or lesions on the hands of food handlers. This requirement is intended to ensure that potential brittle breakage materials typically within food production areas e. Find out how to better implement and manage your haccp, legal and food safety compliance requirements by joining the haccp mentor newsletter. Policy statement as part of new britain oils ongoing programme to assure product quality and food safety a glass control policy has been adopted as follows. Part 3 examples of food processing wastewater treatment chapter 1 raw food material and wastewater from production process 1. It will contain a list of all glass and plastic items deemed to be a potential contamination risk to the final product and therefore the consumer. One aspect of these challenges is the effective identification and removal of foreign materials from products. Osha inspections may result from employee complaint, complaint against an outside. How to manage food business supply during an emergency otm 3. Foreign material such as glass, wood, metal, fruit pits, bone or stones have the potential to cause injury, as may be seen in table 1.
In proceedings of the fortysixth annual production conference, p. Why we need good manufacturing practices food safety and product quality have always been top priorities for the california almond industry. These materials can often be transparent and difficult to detect when present in food. I have received only food grade glass bottle certificate from the glass manufacturer, and in the facility there is no glass doors, glass windows or glass coverings to the equipments, only thing is the. No food items, equipment or glass to be removed until the site has been. For more food safety information or to obtain a copy of this publication. Sweep up the rest of the glass brittle plastic shards in the area. Rapid determination of glass in particlefree food products hc exflp7 top other analytical procedures top bones and scales in grated tuna freeman, 1978 glass contamination of food gecan et al. Glass lab ware must be logged in and out, if being used in production or storage areas. All sfas must have a fully implemented food safety program that complies with haccp. Food safety systems prerequisite programs and validation prepared by robert culler, culler consulting, llc tina conklin, food processing specialist product center food ag bio michigan state university date march 2015 acknowledgement funding for the project was provide by the michigan department of agriculture and rural development.
When a glass or brittle plastic is broken or damaged and food may have been affected, stop the line and notify specify position title, ex. If there is glass plastic breakage in the field the area of possible contamination will not be harvest for an area of five feet in each direction. In the event of any glass breakage within the production, storage, or other areas, the following must be adhered to in order to ensure product safety. Only pet sleeved shatter proof tubes to be fitted for all the tubelights. Each piece of glass and clear perspex is checked and confirmed is intact. Representing leaders from throughout the food industry, the. These injuries have been caused by contact with hazards such as electricity, moving equipmentmachinery and hot surfaces. Examples in guiding food safety food safety and inspection service michelle catlin, ph.
That diet youve been meaning to go on may start today, as a plethora of food companies have issued recalls because of glass and other undesirable elements found in their products. Changes in the food industry including the mass production in response to the globalization of the food chain have led to additional food safety and quality challenges for the food industry. Specific pathogenic organisms that have been most often associated with illness are. Keep fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so that the edges are cleanable and not rough. The team leaders complete the daily machine glass log. All lighting should be shatter proof or protected by covers. Keep fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so that the edges are cleanable and not.
Winnebago county comprehensive industry analysis food processing industry 6 industry growth the food processing industry accounts for 10% of total u. The committee also makes recommendations on how to maintain and im. Whitepaper march, 20 the glass and brittle plastic register is the core document of your control system. To specify who is responsible for what areas of food safety. Glass and hard plastic control policy and procedure. Necessary details dealing with activities that may be overlooked in this plan will be addressed as the need arises and incorporated into the qcp. Hazard analysis and riskbased preventive controls for. Why we need good manufacturing practices food safety and product quality have always been top priorities for the california almond in dustry. Department of agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or. Annual training internal food safety program shall include knowledge of glass brittle plastic policy and associated cleaning procedures. Lunch items and food residues, must not be left in lockers because they encourage insect infestation and rodent feeding.